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Weekly Update
Paradise Intermediate - November 5, 2023
Important Dates
- Monday, Nov. 6th - Picture Retake Day
- Monday, Nov. 13th - Remembrance Day Holiday - No School for Students
- Monday, Nov. 20th - Professional Learning Day - No School for Students
- Thursday, Nov. 30th - Term 1 Report Cards Released
- Thursday, Nov. 30th - OPTIS opens to book Term 1 Interviews
- Thursday, Dec. 7th - Term 1 Interviews
- Wednesday, Dec. 12th - Holiday Concert #1
- Thursday, Dec. 13th - Holiday Concert #2
- Wednesday, Dec. 20th - Last day of classes before Winter Break
- Thursday, Dec. 21st - Monday, January 1st - Winter Break - No school for students
- Tuesday, January 2nd - Classes resume for students
Remembrance Day Holiday
Our Remembrance Day Assembly will take place on Friday, November 10th at 10:40AM. There will be a performance by our school band, readings by some of our students and a student-led Color Party.
We would like to extend a thank you to some of our students who will be placing a wreath on behalf of Paradise Intermediate at the Town of Paradise Remembrance Day ceremony on Saturday, November 11th.
Scented Products / Allergies
Upcoming Holiday / PL Days
There will be no school for students on Monday, November 13th in observance of Remembrance Day. Tuesday, November 14th will be day 6 on our schedule.
There will be no school for students on Monday, November 20th due to a teachers professional learning session. Tuesday, November 21st will be day 4 on our schedule.
Fundraiser - Early Bird Prize
Our school council and staff are busy preparing for our upcoming 50/50 school fundraiser! We are happy to announce that we have secured an amazing early bird prize! Our early bird prize will include a Growlers Box for a Growlers home game, complete with 14 tickets, food and beverages for both children and adults. Stay tuned for more exciting news regarding our 50/50 cash draw and some amazing prizes that will be available for our students!
Picture Retake Day
Picture retake day for our students will take place on Monday, November 6th. Students who wish to have picture retakes are asked to come prepared for Monday morning. 1
School Council - Call for Nominations
We are currently seeking nominations for parent/guardian representatives for our School Council. Nominations, including the candidates name, brief bio and rationale for wishing to serve on council are asked to be forwarded to stephaniesnow@nlesd.ca no later than Monday, November 6th, 12:00 PM.
Term 1 Reports
Reports for Term 1 will be distributed to students on Thursday, November 30th.
Family interviews for Term 1 will take place on Thursday, December 7th. Students will be dismissed at 11:15 on that day. Interviews will take place between 12:00 - 6:00.
OPTIS
OPTIS will open for families on Thursday, November 30th at 3:00 and will close on Thursday, December 7th at 9:00. Families will have the option to book either in person or virtual interviews. Further information regarding how to access OPTIS and how to book an appointment will be shared with families in the coming days.